Bill > SF2949

This bill appropriates a total of $900,000 ($450,000 in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development. The funding is specifically designated as grants to three organizations - Ambassadors of Culture, Hooyo Hour, and United Way of Central Minnesota - to collaborate on providing workforce development services for diverse communities, with a particular focus on young adults, mothers from immigrant backgrounds, and youth from East African communities. The grants are designed to help these communities enhance their professional skills and employment opportunities through comprehensive services including job training, job coaching, employer engagement, and career coaching. Each organization will receive $150,000 annually, and the appropriation is considered a one-time allocation. The bill aims to support skill development and economic advancement for underserved populations by providing targeted workforce development resources.

Labor and Employment

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